If you’re doing the job yourself, then the hardest to install by far is going to be the epoxy garage floor coating kits.  Although they will likely protect your garage floor far better than any of the other alternatives, they are far harder to install, and a far cry from the simple cut and toss installation of the whole garage floor mats.  It may not be as hard as you would think, though, as there are DIY videos out there online, and kits to make the entire process go a lot smoother.  Everything is easier if you know how to follow directions, after all.   It’s really only 4-6 hours of labor time, but this time has to be spread out over 2-3 days due to dry times, which you would not want to skip, of course.  Also, you’ll want to apply a sealant coat, generally provided with the kit, so that the epoxy garage floor coating maintains its finish.  An epoxy garage floor coating can last up to 20 years.  That’s right, TWENTY years.  Most pets don’t last that long.  Don’t get me started on hamsters.

Unlike some other garage floor coverings, there is some floor preparation necessary for installing an epoxy garage floor coating kit; otherwise, the epoxy will not set correctly.  Again, all of this information will come with, and will likely be specific to your particular kit.  Only go the route of epoxy if you’re willing to invest the time and effort into getting it right.  If you just want something quick to slap down on some stained concrete, or to keep the concrete from becoming stained in the first place, an epoxy garage floor is not going to be your best option.  You’ll likely end up with a huge mess instead of a nice, protected garage floor.  Unless, of course, you want to pay to have your epoxy garage floor professionally installed, which is a whole different ballgame.  Though I would not suggest having ball players install your garage floor.  Unless they play ball as a hobby.  If so, that’s okay.

Epoxy garage floor kits will provide the best seal and the best protection for your garage floor.  It will look the most professional as well.  Epoxy garage floor kits resist stains and liquids, and many are self levelling, making them easy to apply and resisting drips.  They are slip resistant even when wet, which is something most of the other garage floor solutions cannot claim.